botswana butchery

awesome service, staff go above and beyond - especially with the photography service (the waiter even prompted us to walk 10m out of the restaurant for a good background 😆)

i loved the food, favorites would be the oysters, pork cheek, and venison.
oysters were extremely fresh and sweet. accompanied by a vinegarette + sherry shallot dressing (the better one in my opinion).
the pork cheek was so tender that when we tried to halve it (to share) it just fell apart so we ate it in bits. there were many different textures to the dish - pillowy polenta, soft pork cheek, and crunchy crackling
the wild fiordland red deer was supposedly a rare (chef recommended) but was more like a medium rare. it was still amazing. again, multiple textures coexisted. the deer was not simply a steak, but there was also a portion that was slow cooked and thus fell apart, like the pork cheek.
other dishes included the duck, grilled garlic prawns (both tasted nice but was not special), duck fat potatoes (i liked the density of the potato that they used, and how crunchy the batter was).

for 6 people sharing (and none of us were that full), we spent $400. it's agreatplace to come once in a while for a special event but a bit expensive to come often!

located on queenstowns' beautiful waterfront, botswana butchery offers a wonderfully relaxed and endulgent dining experience. this is a must try when making the trip down.

there is a relaxed ambience here with a dark setting creating a rather romantic atmosphere. the dining area has agreatview of the lake if you are lucky enough the get a window seat, and the space is small and cozy, perfect for the food! this is a beautiful space with super comfy chairs and loads of character.

next the service. this was impeccable, in which we had a fantastic waiter who was extremely knowledgeable of the menu as well as being extremely attentive to our needs.

the food was great! i got the venison, which was perfectly cooked and all that was left was a clean plate. my partner got a cut of steak which was some of the best she has had, and again all that remained was a clean plate. we also got the brocolini and mashed potato as the sides which were delicious and uncomplicated (just what is on the tin). finally the wine selection is really good, however, word of warning is that there isn't a lot by the glass. i will also say that this is quite a pricey establishment so be expected for a larger bill at the end of the night. however, you won't be disappointed!

tremendous restaurant!greatsetting and exceptional service! really extensive meat based menu with lots of different cuts of meat! get the lamb if your in a group and share it, it’s amazing!

the botswana butchery - located on the marine parade overlooking lake wakatipu - is a restaurant par excellence. food is cooked to perfection and presented aesthetically.
tried their pumpkin soup - soup of the day - it was delicious. so was the veg mushroom ricotta cannelloni & the high country lamb preparation. dessert & wine menu will spoil you with choice. we tried the creme brulee and i can say that it’s the best i’ve had so far - it was served with an assortment of strawberries n macaroon n guava icecream n the works.
restaurant has a good seating capacity with a small outdoor section as well, however, prior reservation is recommended. decor is warm and old world. service is very good with servers providinggreatrecommendations. definitely a must try.

love this place. food is amazing and service is good.greatambience. pork is delicious. good wine list.

delicious food. the mains, sides and entrees all tasted great. we had a mix of main meats, salads, duck fat potatoes and entrees to share. the restaurant is located lake front, so is in agreatspot

amazing customer service andgreatquality of food!! the local steak referred by the waiter was awesome! we will go back again when we go back to queenstown :)

if you're after a nice meal in queenstown, this would have to be at the top of your list.greatatmosphere, with a few different rooms to choose from, and a bar/lounge upstairs. excellent service. food isgreatand reasonably priced. try the bluff oysters, sensational!

botswana is perhaps the restaurant with the best fine dining reputation in queenstown. we went there for a friend's birthday dinner and it did not disappoint. while we waited for our table we were shown to the upstairs bar area. with a roaring fireplace and several engulfing couches i would easily be mistaken that we were in some english aristocrat's manor. 

service was impeccable. entrees we chose our own from the menu. the spanish style whitebait is amazing! i've never had whitebait like this before, usually just deep fried. but this was fresh, in gorgeous olive oil and agreatcombination of flavours. though i don't personally enjoy the texture of tartare i have to say their venison tartare was done incredibly well. 

the remaining courses came pre-selected so i'm not sure what their equivalent would be on the a la carte menu but just the general quality of the ingredients and the skill in preparation is evident.

in all honesty, if you eat anywhere else in queenstown, you are cheating yourself. the staff are so attentive and genuinelygreathuman beings. the food is also outstanding, don't skip the bluff oysters...that are second to none! i am writing this review from beside the fire in the top bar (the perfect place for a nightcap) where they brought us a desert on the house to thank us for coming back for the third night in a row...that kind of thoughtfulness is what makes my experiences here so memorable and is why i will continue to return time and time again.

top quality restaurant with amazing food andgreatwaiting staffs.

top of the range nz meat, cooked to perfection. the waiting staffs were very attentive and friendly. the sommelier is very knowledgeable of wine and recommendedgreatwines for our dinner. desserts are creative and delicious!

definitely one of the best top quality restaurants in new zealand! would definitely recommend this restaurant to everyone who wish to have a taste of premium nz meat

pricey but the best meal i've had in nz!

i can't get over how amazing the duck fat potatoes are here!!!! the selection of meat was also impressive.

for starters we ordered the bluff oysters, deer tartare and chicken pate all starters were so well balanced and delicious.

for main, i ordered the special which was the 300g wakanui beef, pan fried (your waiter will ask if your meat prefer pan fried or char grilled. pan fried seals in more flavour whereas char grilled is for those that prefer a crispy outside).

the waiter boasted the wakanui beef as the best in the world, although i wouldn't say it is the best in the world, it was definitely delicious and i was happy with my selection. the blue cheese butter and creamy mushroom sauce were my accompaniments and they made the meal spectacular!

we also ordered the mac and cheese and cauliflower cheese. mac and cheese was full of flavour and great, cauliflower was just sub standard.

for dessert i had the creme brûlée and bomb alaska, both were yum and agreatway to end an impressive meal.

ahhh. my favourite restaurant in all of new zealand. fell in love with this little restaurant on our very first trip to qtown and we have visited every year since. the restaurant offers standard or private dinning; my partner and i had a private room just to ourselves. the room fit a round table and 2 chairs and that was about it. we had our very own fireplace, which the waitress came in regularly to stoke. food was amazing as always. definitely worth the visit if you're looking for agreatnight out.

great service feel free to ask your waiter for a wine or any other advice on the menu. fabulous food which not only satisfy your taste buds and hunger but also appeals from every angle of view. make sure you have a reservation or be early there. always agreatchoice is the soup of the day, let yourself surprise.

just fantastic. if you're looking for world class dining then botswana butchery wont disappoint. we had a private dining room upstairs and also started with drinks by the fireplace and bar. the oysters and scallops for entre were fresh and tender. i had the eye fillet and it was cooked to my liking. we had the duck fat potatoes and mushrooms with bacon and a couple of other sides which were all fantastic. apple tart for desert was spot on. the deconstructed affogato lookedgreattoo. need to return to try other dishes!